Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Automotive): Leading procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials and operations infrastructure with an accent on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost optimization. Focus on building long-term supplier relationships and driving total cost of ownership models to support the development of autonomous ride-hailing services.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Salary: $155,000 - $210,000 per year

Company

Zoox is developing a ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem for next-generation urban mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials and operations infrastructure.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to execute a 3-5 year business and technology roadmap.
• Manage day-to-day partnership success, including milestone adherence, quality assurance, and cost control.
• Design and conduct market research to identify sourcing alternatives and drive efficiencies.
• Develop total cost of ownership models to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers as the primary commercial point of contact.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in partnership development or purchasing in a hardware product environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, financial analysis, and contract negotiation.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, legal, and finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Ability to analyze market trends relevant to pricing.
• Experience in evaluating and optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) costs.
• Strong focus on cost management and optimization.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering teams on cost-reduction projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance packages.
• Equity compensation including Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
• Fast-moving, execution-oriented team environment.
• Commitment to diverse perspectives and inclusive hiring practices.